News across Gratiot County
Maurine Ockert – Obituary
Maurine Verna “Mo” Ockert, 89, of Allegan, passed away Wed., Sept. 23, 2026, at Briarwood Assisted Living, Allegan. A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, from 1-4 P.M. on Sat., Oct. 10, 2026. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,…
Richard Kaufman – Obituary
Richard Henry Kaufman “Dick,” also lovingly known as Papa Dickie, Grrrouch, Grandpa, and Dad, passed away on Sept. 21, 2026, at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, at the age of 90. He was born in Alma, on Dec. 2, 1935, to Burdell Davis Kaufman and Russell Newman Kaufman. He was a…
David White – Obituary
David James White, two months old, of Breckenridge, went to heaven on Mon., Sept. 21, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot, Alma. Funeral Services were held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, on Mon., Sept. 28, 2026, with Rev. Phil Maxwell and Rev. Derreck Jewell…
Maxine McAnany – Obituary
02/27/1938 – 09/19/2026 Long time Sumner resident, Maxine McAnany, 88, passed away peacefully at home. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 36 years, David Donaldson McAnany. Born in Paintsville, Ky., she was a coal miner’s daughter, who proudly shared stories of her…
Raymond Doyle – Obituary
Raymond Leon “Ray” Doyle, 88, of Wheeler, passed away peacefully Sun., Sept. 27, 2026, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center surrounded by family. He was born May 29, 1938, to Leon and Nellie (Curtis) Doyle, on the kitchen table at the family farm. He was a member of the…
Marion May
Celebration of Life for Marion L. May (Bovee) Please join us as we gather to honor & celebrate the vibrant spirit & incredible life of Marion on Sat., Oct. 10th from 1:00-3:00 pm (Memorial Program at 1:30 pm) at the Thompson Public Library (Lower Level), 125 W. Center St.,…
In Memoriam
Pamela Hale Wood Sept. 24, 1960 – April 11, 2026 Remembering you on your birthday. We are sending you all our love. We miss you every day. Predeceased by her sister, Denise Hale; and survived by sons, Zachary (Ashley) Wood, Elliot Wood, Ethan (Matthew) Wood. Two grandchildren,…
Card of Thanks
Church, We were happy to see many of you attend our 10th Anniversary party. Thank you for coming! Sincerely, Phyllis & Keith
COMING EVENTS
Heart of Michigan The Heart of Michigan Chorus.will be having their annual show on Sat., Oct. 24, 2026, “Forever Friends”, at the St Louis Church of Christ, 1075 W Monroe Rd (M-46), St Louis, MI, 48880. Prices for the performances are as follows. Show times and Prices: 2pm –…
Caring for Your Mental Health After 50: Know Your Resources
Last year, nearly 50,000 people died by suicide. CDC data shows the highest suicide rates are with individuals over 50, particularly with men. As mental health awareness and solutions continue to take root with our youth, many older adults are not connected to resources that can…
$1M bond remains for man accused of attempted murder
A Montcalm County judge on Wednesday denied bond for a local man accused of firing multiple shots at his ex-girlfriend and her friend, saying he was particularly concerned that the man allegedly returned and fired a second time. Richard Jerome Johnson, 41, has a listed address of…
Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools
Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Chronic absenteeism varied widely among Gratiot County’s six public school districts last year, with affected students missing the equivalent of nearly four weeks of classroom instruction. The Michigan Department of Education released the figures…